The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada ( RAIC ) is a not-for-profit, national organization that has represented architects and architecture for over 100 years, in existence since 1907. The RAIC is the leading voice for excellence in the built environment in Canada , demonstrating how design enhances the quality of life, while addressing important issues of society through responsible architecture. The RAIC’s mission is to promote excellence in the built environment and to advocate for responsible architecture. The organization national office is based in Ottawa with a growing federated chapter model. Current chapters and networks are based in British Columbia, Alberta and Nova Scotia.
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10-498: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Royal Architectural Institute of Canada RAIC was founded in 1907. It provided a country-level co-ordination among previously-existing provincial architectural groups. Through its journal, the organization provided information to its members about building practices and design considerations in Canada. In 1948, in anticipation of
15-600: The building trades. In 2000, a study of the organization's Journal showed that the publication had perpetuated gender-based stereotypes about the field of architecture. In 2006, the RAIC signed on for the 2030 °Challenge , which urges the global architecture community to adopt targets to ensure building practices are carbon-neutral by 2030. The RAIC presents an annual Conference on Architecture for architects and members to network, earn continuing education credits, and celebrate excellence in architecture. The RAIC also administers
20-508: The confederation of Newfoundland with Canada. Architects there formed the Newfoundland Architects Association, which became a chapter of the RAIC. After World War II, the RAIC made considerable efforts to develop connections and forums for collaboration between architects and members of related professions, including interior design, arts and crafts. They also worked on developing standards of measurement in
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